Merbentyl is an anticholinergic antispasmodic agent. Antispasmodic agents relieve painful bowel cramp. The anticholinergic action helps to relax the muscles of the intestine and relieve the painful symptoms.

When should you not take Merbentyl tablets?

Do NOT take Merbentyl Tablets if you know you are allergic to dicyclomine Hydrochloride.

Before taking your medicine

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if:

You are pregnant

You could be pregnant

You are breast feeding

You have glaucoma (an eye condition involving increased pressure within the eye and resulting in poor vision)

You have an enlarged prostate gland (this causes difficulty in passing urine)

You have a hiatus hernia (a condition with symptoms such as acid or food regurgitation and heartburn)

Taking your medicine

The dose for adults and children over 12 years old is one to two tablets three times a day. Your doctor will tell you which dose to use.

The dose for children aged 2 to 12 years old is one tablet three times a day.

Take your tablets with water. Tablets may be taken before or after meals.

If you accidentally take too many tablets you should tell your doctor at once or go to your nearest casualty department.

After taking your medicine

Most people have no side-effects with Merbentyl Tablets but as with all medicines it may not suit everyone, and some people may feel dizzy or thirsty or have a dry mouth.

Rarely the following may occur:

drowsiness/tiredness

blurred vision

constipation

sickness or lack of appetite

headache

rash

difficulty passing urine

If these cause problems or you notice any other unwanted effects not mentioned above, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Storing your medicine

Do not use your tablets after the expiry date shown on the box. Return unwanted tablets to the pharmacist.

Keep your tablets in a safe place where children cannot reach them. Your tablets could harm them